DENISE DAVIES
Photo of a large contemporary open concept living room in New York with grey walls, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

steveston townhouse

mango design co

photographer: Janis Nicolay of Pinecone Camp
Inspiration for a scandinavian living room in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Pine Neck Project

North Fork Design Co.

Kyle Caldwell Photography
Photo of a beach style open concept living room in New York with a library, beige walls, no tv, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Marin Modern Farmhouse

G Family Construction & G Design

Design ideas for a transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Accent Wall Fireplace

Peninsula Building Materials

Ammirato Construction Fireplace accent wall allows the room to feel open with being able to see through it and walk around it.
Design ideas for a large midcentury formal open concept living room in San Francisco with orange walls, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and light hardwood floors.

Minecraft House

Board & Vellum

Photo by Tina Witherspoon.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary open concept living room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Armstrong-Pryzm

Stevens Carpet One

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic formal open concept living room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

California Street

Napoleon at Home

Large transitional formal open concept living room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and beige floor.

Residence Living Cabinet Detail

romero + obeji interior design

The different levels of this space not only suggest distinct areas for lounging and dining but the raised area enhances the views of the outdoors over the living room seating. The built in bookcase was existing but was in a dark wood and so we painted it and had all the sections lit to highliight the owners' arrowhead collection. The floors and handrails throughout the house were originally a high gloss gymnasium yellow floor - they were sanded and given a satin sheen. More images on our website: http://www.romero-obeji-interiordesign.com

MODERN COLONIAL

d2 interieurs

DENISE DAVIES
Photo of a large modern open concept living room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and beige floor.

Contemporary in the South

Custom Audio Video

Great Room TV & Shades
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style formal enclosed living room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Bibliothek

Bjørn Buchholz

Photo of a contemporary open concept living room in Cologne with white walls, light hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

FullView

Mendota Hearth

Design ideas for a large transitional formal enclosed living room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Manor House - Living Room

McKenna Gray

Large country home living room
Inspiration for a large transitional formal living room in Sussex with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv, brown floor and panelled walls.

Living Room 3

Castle Bespoke Flooring

Photo of a scandinavian living room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Naples Condo

Designing Connections

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a concealed tv and beige floor.

Loomis Custom Home

SD Olsen Construction Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary formal open concept living room in Sacramento with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wall-mounted tv, beige floor, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

Costa Mesa Industrial Farmhouse

Lindye Galloway Interiors

Marisa Vitale Photography www.marisavitale.com
Photo of a large country formal open concept living room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and a wall-mounted tv.

Great Room

Milton Development

Mid-sized transitional formal enclosed living room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and no tv.

Kensington Church Street Apartment Refurbishment

Samantha Watkins McRae

We worked on the interior design of this three bedroom apartment in Kensington Church Street for a young family. Inspired by the clients taste for luxury materials, soft hues and subtle shapes, a handsome smoked oak parquet chevron floor grounds an earthy colour palette. A refined shellac finish has been used in the cabinetry, with a secret cocktail cabinet incorporated into the sliding kitchen door.

Living Room Design Photos with Light Hardwood Floors and a Concrete Fireplace Surround

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.